DR. AMANDA GARZA M.D.
NPI 1821286824
Surgery in Houston, TX

Q: What is Amanda Garza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amanda Garza is 1821286824. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2007.

Q: What is Amanda Garza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amanda Garza was last updated on January 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since October 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, STE. 1708, HOUSTON, TX 77002(713) 772-1200(713) 759-0786 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 14, 2021, Jul 6, 2020, Jan 2, 2020 and 8 more (11 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Amanda Garza M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. AMANDA GARZA M.D. (NPI 1821286824) is an individual surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4446) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821286824

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. AMANDA GARZACredential: M.D.

Location Address1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, STE. 1708Houston, TX 77002-8233

Mailing Address13811 Murphy RdStafford, TX 77477-4903 · (713) 772-1200

Phone(713) 772-1200

Fax(713) 759-0786

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 202411 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1821286824 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P4446✔ Licensed in TX · BP10029121

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, Houston, TX 77002

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Amanda Garza M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3274786215

PECOS Enrollment IDI20121227000018

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Amanda Garza reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tmh Physician Associates PLLC

3.2 mi

Ophthalmology

6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 447
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,407 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275779225 (713) 441-7389

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

4.2 mi

Otolaryngology

7550 GREENBRIAR DR STE 600
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
1,579 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1902614332 (281) 414-6055

Southwest Surgical Associates LLP

10 mi

Specialist

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 810
Houston, TX 77074

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
26 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1477624757 (713) 772-1200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baytown, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450424

Location4401 Garth RoadBaytown, TX 77521 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77002 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES INC

Clinical Medical Laboratory

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 654-8128

DR. GARLAND WILLIAM GOSSETT M.D.

Specialist

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, STE 1003
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 659-2666

GERALD RATINOV, MD

Specialist

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 1004
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 654-1800

DR. WEILIE KRISTIN S. TJOA

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, 1007
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 951-9996

DEMETRIO P TAGAROPULOS M.D.

Specialist

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE #1700
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 652-5011

DR. HECTOR RUBEN PIERANTONI M.D.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 1703
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 751-0794

SARASWATI P REDDY MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 1801
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 659-9800

E. LEON ETTER II MD PA

Surgery

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 1708
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 739-1391

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Amanda Garza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amanda Garza is 1821286824. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2007.

Where is Amanda Garza located?

Amanda Garza practices at 1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste. 1708, Houston, TX 77002. The listed phone number is (713) 772-1200.

What is Amanda Garza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Amanda Garza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amanda Garza is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Amanda Garza's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amanda Garza reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tmh Physician Associates PLLC (Houston, TX), Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians (Houston, TX) and Southwest Surgical Associates LLP (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Amanda Garza's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amanda Garza accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 2 other insurers list Amanda Garza as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Amanda Garza affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amanda Garza is affiliated with Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amanda Garza was last updated on January 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.